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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)vsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Power Reserve
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499
Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
44mm
40.2mm
Thickness
13mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Tantalum LE
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
6N52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,499
$265

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What people say

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Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

Seiko Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

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